Lead - Digital & AI Transformation (Finance) at Axiata Digital Labs

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ERP Transformation, Digital Consulting, AI Consulting, Enterprise Systems Leadership, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Finance Process Transformation, GL, AP, AR, Budgeting, Cross-functional Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are undertaking a digital and AI transformation initiative on the Finance Portfolio anchored on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. We are seeking a high-calibre Digital & AI Transformation Lead to drive process redesign, ERP optimization, automation, and AI enablement across Finance & Procurement Functions. This role will work closely with business leadership, internal IT teams, and external development partners to deliver structured, measurable transformation outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. ERP & Process Transformation Lead As-Is / To-Be process redesign across Finance and P2P functions. Optimize Business Central configuration, workflows, and approval hierarchies. Standardize controls, audit trails, and master data governance. Strengthen financial reporting integrity and compliance controls. 2. Automation & Power Platform Enablement Identify and implement automation opportunities using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI. Reduce manual interventions across finance and procurement workflows. Design executive dashboards and performance analytics. 3. AI & Digital Innovation Identify practical AI use cases within ERP and finance workflows aligned to the Finance Automation & AI Roadmap Assess Copilot readiness and structured data maturity. Develop roadmap for AI-assisted reporting, forecasting, and control monitoring. 4. Program & Vendor Management Coordinate with internal IT and external partners appointed by management for the project. Translate business requirements into structured technical briefs, where relevant. Ensure timely delivery aligned to governance standards. 5. Governance & Risk Management Establish automation control framework and change governance process. Ensure cyber resilience considerations within ERP architecture. Maintain structured documentation and transformation roadmap. Person Specification 5 years of experience in ERP transformation, digital & AI consulting, or enterprise systems leadership. Proven implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Strong exposure to Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI. Demonstrated experience in Finance process transformation (GL, AP, AR, budgeting, approvals). Experience leading cross-functional digital & AI transformation initiatives. Strong finance-functional and technical bridging capability. Automation-first mindset with structured problem-solving ability. Practical AI awareness and digital innovation orientation. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Governance, risk, and compliance sensitivity. Degree in Finance, IT, Engineering, or related discipline. Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred. Microsoft certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the digital and AI transformation for the Finance Portfolio, focusing on process redesign, ERP optimization using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and enabling automation across Finance and Procurement functions.